Nikon Coolpix L31

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix L31 was announced in 2015 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Ultra Compact camera with 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 1,600. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution.

    Nikon Coolpix L31 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix Lxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix Lxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon L32
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    		January
    2015    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
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    2015    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L28
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    		January
    2013    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L26
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    		February
    2012    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L24
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    		February
    2011    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L21
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    		February
    2010    		 8 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 64 - 1,600 Fixed 2.50"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L22
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    		February
    2010    		 12 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L19
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    		February
    2009    		 8 MP
    1/2.5-inch    		 64 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L20
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    		February
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 64 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix L32 vs Coolpix L31 vs Coolpix L28 vs Coolpix L26 vs Coolpix L24 vs Coolpix L21.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix L31.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Nikon Coolpix L31 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix L31 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix L31.

    Nikon L26
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Nikon L22
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    1/2.3-inch

    12 MP

    Nikon L20
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    1/2.33-inch

    10 MP

    Nikon L19
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    1/2.5-inch

    8 MP

    Nikon L24
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Nikon L32
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Nikon L21
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    1/2.33-inch

    8 MP

    Nikon L28
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon 70D
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Sony a7S III
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    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Olympus SP-800UZ
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Nikon Coolpix L31 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix L31 comes with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 200 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 17 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix L31's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix L31 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.60 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix L31 has dimensions of 96 x 59 x 29 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 1.14"). It weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    96 mm (3.78")

    59 mm (2.32")

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    59 mm (2.32")

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    29 mm (1.14")

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    Nikon Coolpix L31 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix L31 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix L31 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    48

    Nikon Coolpix L31 gets a score of 48 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    62

    Nikon Coolpix L31 gets a score of 62 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Nikon Coolpix L31 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    67

    Nikon Coolpix L31 gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Nikon Coolpix L31 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Nikon Coolpix L31 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

    Nikon Coolpix L31 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix L31 and give score of 46 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    51

    We give Nikon Coolpix L31 a score of 51 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    BAD
    33

    We give Nikon Coolpix L31 a score of 33 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    BAD
    7

    We give Nikon Coolpix L31 a score of 7 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    GOOD
    70

    We give Nikon Coolpix L31 a score of 70 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    56

    We give Nikon Coolpix L31 a score of 56 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    BAD
    36

    We give Nikon Coolpix L31 a score of 36 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    42

    We give Nikon Coolpix L31 a score of 42 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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